Choose a specific social issue or problem facing American society, and write an essay that answers this question: What is the biggest problem facing American society? (5-8 pages)
Topic: Choose a specific social issue or problem facing American society. Here are some examples: global warming, epidemics ,obesity, healthcare, homelessness, education, specific crimes, unemployment rates, media, cost of living, minimum wage, etc.
Thesis: Food insecurity is one of the most pressing issues American society faces today. When raised in a food insecure environment, immediate nutritional needs are not met which in turn, impacts lifelong development.
Sources: choose at least four (4) sources from COC library.
These are suggestions, you may think of many other issues or problems that American society is facing. The problem can be local, statewide, or nationwide just as long as you address how these issues are problematic to American society.
Helpful Hints:
Browse COC library for sources
Your job is to research in order to find at least 4 different view points concerning the issues (4 sources).
Pay attention to those who propose a solution to whatever the problem is, these can help you.
Evaluate the information you find, and decide what is the biggest problem facing American society (this will be your thesis)
Gather examples/evidence to support thesis
In the research paper discuss solutions to the problem, and how it affects society this will help you build 5-8 pages.